What is the exact date of Christ's Birth?

25 December is certainly the date that we celebrate the birth of Jesus but it is very unlikely that He was born then. For one thing, it is said that the angels appeared to the shepherds as they were watching their flocks on the hillsides, which they would only have done in the spring or summer. Whether 25 December is the historical date or not doesn't really matter, of course. It's the fact that we celebrate it that counts and if it was convenient to the early church to align the celebration with similar pagan midwinter celebrations of the rebirth of the Sun and the new (solar) year, then that, no doubt, made it easier to convert people to Christianity by replacing old festivals with new ones.

Thanks Sheenmadness for your response. I agree with Owlwings. We all celebrate tradional occasions. Happymylotting!

Thanks Exodamus. What the Catholic church teaches for our faith doctrine is there for us followers to observe. Anyway, the important thing is not the time but the fact that Christ was born on earth.

Thanks Seishirox for your response. Owlwings is right that we traditionally celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25. Yes, I know you are right that New Year's day is what the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary. Well, let us celebrate those significant days for we are God's people that we should be thankful for the news of Salvation. Happy mylotting!